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Virginia Tech football: Cal defeats Hokies 25-20

The California Golden Bears overcame a shaky start from their backup quarterback to defeat the Virginia Tech Hokies 25-20 in a hard-fought ACC clash. Without starters Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Kingston Lopa, Jackson Brousseau led Cal’s offense with 321 passing yards and a touchdown, while the Hokies’ early momentum stalled after a missed field goal by senior kicker John Love—his third straight miss.

Virginia Tech’s Ethan Grunkemeyer and Ayden Greene sparked the offense with a pair of big plays, including a 30-yard touchdown pass to Greene, but Cal’s defense and timely penalties kept the Hokies’ scoring chances in check. A late Cal field goal sealed the win after Virginia Tech’s offense struggled to capitalize on multiple opportunities, including a controversial third-down call that extended their drive but ultimately led to another missed kick attempt.

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